Love

Can arranged marriages be as successful as love marriages?

For

They are often built on commitment, respect, and family support.

Against

Without love, they may feel forced and unhappy.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I've seen a lot of arranged marriages miraculously work out for the parties
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • It sounds like they might not have been in love when they married but they are now.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • Girls often do not even get this choice.
    RedditTranslated from Hindi
  • Arranged marriages don't have a foundation so if the couple isn't compatible which is often the case, they are miserable in the marriage
    RedditOriginal language: English
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